EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Summary:

EdOptions Preparatory Academy is a small public charter high school in Nogales, Arizona, serving grades 7-12 with a 100% Hispanic student population. The school faces significant challenges, consistently performing below state and district averages on standardized tests, with declining graduation rates and high dropout rates compared to nearby schools.

EdOptions Preparatory Academy's academic performance is consistently poor, with only 6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Science, 13% in Mathematics, and 0% in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly lower than the state averages of 22%, 32%, and 41%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 60.8% in 2018-2019 to 47.2% in 2021-2022, much lower than the 93.9% graduation rate at Nogales High School. Additionally, EdOptions Preparatory Academy has experienced high dropout rates, ranging from 5.8% to 29.2% in recent years, significantly higher than the 2.4% and 2.1% dropout rates at Patagonia Union High School and Rio Rico High School, respectively.

The school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 85.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Nogales High School (69.93%) and Patagonia Union High School (58.23%). This, combined with the school's 100% Hispanic student population, may contribute to the unique challenges faced by EdOptions Preparatory Academy. While the school's funding and resource allocation have fluctuated, the overall performance and outcomes suggest that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students compared to the nearby Patagonia Union High School District, Santa Cruz Valley Unified District, and Nogales Unified District.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 480 N Grand Ave
       Nogales, AZ  85621-2734


(520) 281-9179

District: Educational Options Foundation

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,990 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details EdOptions Preparatory Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of EdOptions Preparatory Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at EdOptions Preparatory Academy is $22,990.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 15.16 340th 397 14.4%
2012 11.05 439th 471 6.8%
2013 50.14 246th 491 49.9%
2016 14.06 363rd 406 10.6%
2017 20.24 313th 416 24.8%
2018 13.42 381st 420 9.3%
2021 23.19 382nd 509 25.0%
2022 11.17 421st 464 9.3%
2023 21.18 367th 469 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.80 228th 253 9.9%
2023 24.23 273rd 347 21.3%
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Rank History for Female students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.94 312th 406 23.2%
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Rank History for Male students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.02 334th 370 9.7%
2021 24.69 361st 492 26.6%
2022 12.10 402nd 455 11.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.48 276th 311 11.3%
2021 28.09 332nd 479 30.7%
2022 14.66 380th 441 13.8%
2023 23.06 305th 379 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 10 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 18
2011 25 4 0 9 2 2 0 0 42
2012 12 2 0 6 2 3 1 0 26
2013 8 6 0 19 4 7 1 0 45
2014 14 7 0 28 1 6 0 0 56
2015 1 1 0 154 0 0 0 0 156
2016 1 0 0 136 0 0 0 0 137
2017 0 0 0 140 0 0 0 0 140
2018 1 0 0 122 0 0 0 0 123
2019 1 0 0 115 0 0 0 0 116
2020 0 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 99
2021 1 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 100
2022 0 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 79
2023 0 0 0 93 0 0 0 0 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 18 n/a n/a 55.6
2011 42 n/a n/a 35.7
2012 26 n/a n/a 53.8
2013 45 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 56 n/a n/a 73.2
2015 156 n/a n/a n/a
2016 137 n/a n/a 94.2
2017 140 n/a n/a 57.9
2018 123 n/a n/a n/a
2019 116 n/a n/a n/a
2020 99 n/a n/a n/a
2021 100 n/a n/a n/a
2022 79 n/a n/a n/a
2023 93 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 18 n/a n/a 55.6
2011 42 n/a n/a 35.7
2012 26 n/a n/a 53.8
2013 45 n/a n/a 66.7
2014 56 n/a n/a 73.2
2015 156 n/a n/a n/a
2016 137 n/a n/a 94.2
2017 140 n/a n/a 57.9
2018 123 n/a n/a n/a
2019 116 n/a n/a n/a
2020 99 n/a n/a n/a
2021 100 n/a n/a n/a
2022 79 n/a n/a n/a
2023 93 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $396 (10.3%) $28 (0.7%) $819 (21.2%) $1,905 (49.3%) $1,533 (39.7%) $3,438 (89.0%) $3,862
2020 $231 (5.8%) $21 (0.5%) $484 (12.2%) $1,977 (50.0%) $1,728 (43.7%) $3,704 (93.6%) $3,957
2021 $4,008 (22.7%) $575 (3.3%) $8,592 (48.7%) $3,290 (18.6%) $9,772 (55.4%) $13,061 (74.0%) $17,644
2022 $3,597 (15.6%) $472 (2.1%) $7,667 (33.3%) $8,147 (35.4%) $10,774 (46.9%) $18,920 (82.3%) $22,990

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on EdOptions Preparatory Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11693
 19.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11593
 19.1%
Pacific Islander00
White10
 100%
Two or More Races00


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Students at EdOptions Preparatory Academy are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 93 students attended EdOptions Preparatory Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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